Community Integrated Care
Children's Residential Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
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Children's Residential Registered Nurse Role
Are you a qualified Registered Mental Nurse (RMN) or Children's Nurse looking to support children in a residential setting?
Are you seeking a flexible part-time role where you can make a real difference in children’s daily lives?
Then maybe a Children’s Residential Registered Nurse career with us is a perfect fit!
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- £21.34 per hour – because your time and care are valuable
- Do what you love – advocate for children, ensuring their voices are heard within the multi-disciplinary team (MDT)
- Multi award-winning charity – we reinvest profits into employees and those we support
- Supportive leadership – always there for you
- No uniforms required – enjoy comfy, casual clothes
- Guaranteed shifts – fixed contracted hours every week, with rotas shared 4–6 weeks in advance
- 6 weeks’ paid annual leave – rest, recharge and repeat
- Pension scheme – strong long-term planning together
- Shopping discounts – treat yourself with vouchers
- Ongoing training & career progression – grow with us
- Recommend-a-Friend bonus – bring colleagues and gain Love2Shop vouchers
- Financial hardship fund – backup when life gets tough
- Wellbeing investment – prioritising your health
- Free DBS check – covered for you
**About Community Integrated Care & ARC HD Services
Community Integrated Care is one of the UK’s largest health and social care charities. Our mission is to transform lives through person-centred support, fostering independence and empowerment.
Founded in 1988, we pioneered the "Care in the Community" movement, enabling people to transition from long-stay institutions to more meaningful lives. Since then, we’ve stayed at the forefront of social care, offering bespoke support across England and Scotland with over 6,600 colleagues and 2,600+ people supported today.
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ARC HD Services, acquired in 2025, brings decades of specialist residential childcare experience. Together, we’re committed to breaking boundaries through bold ideas, innovative projects, and impactful partnerships.
The Role
You’ll work closely with the Head of Care, Registered Managers, and Support Team across our four residential homes, supporting children and young people aged 8–18 with complex, multi-faceted needs, including:
- Health & emotional distress
- Developmental delays
- Attachment issues
- Behavioural challenges arising from trauma or unmet needs
Key Responsibilities
- Advocate for children’s health needs within the MDT and care planning
- Promote physical health, emotional wellbeing, identity development, and daily living skills
- Support hygeine, self-care, sleep, puberty, gender identity, and mental health promotion in empowering, sensitive, and inclusive ways
- Collaborate across residential services to advise on best practice
- Work with residential staff, key workers, schools, and external health services to improve outcomes
- Shape clinical governance and quality assurance with leadership
- Contribute to service development, ensuring safe, effective, and responsive care
About the Children Supported
Our residents may present with:
- History of trauma and adversity
- Disrupted attachment experiences
- Developmental delays
- Educational/learning challenges
- Emotional distress and behavioural struggles
The role demands a trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and relational approach.
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Essentials
Qualifications & Experience Required
- Register as either a Children’s Nurse (RNC) or Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with the NMC
- 5+ years’ experience working with look-after children
- Deep understanding of health, developmental, and trauma-informed needs of looked-after children
- Expertise in child development, attachment theory, and trauma-informed practice
- Safeguarding, risk assessment, and safety planning experience
- Ability to work with children exhibiting distressed behaviour
- Strong advocacy, communication, and multi-agency collaboration skills
- Experience working independently across multiple sites
- UK driving licence & access to a vehicle
Desirable Experience
- Therapeutic training (play therapy, art therapy, systemic or family therapy)
- Experience in staff upskilling, coaching, or practice guidance
- Familiarity with CAMHS or children’s mental health services
- Leadership or management experience (mentoring, supervising, or service development)
- Knowledge of evaluative practices and child protection systems
Location & Hours
- Works flexible shifts supporting four residential homes in Lymington, Andover, Fareham & Romsey
- 15–20 hours/week agreement (increase opportunities available)
Join Our Team
We value diverse backgrounds, focusing on people who align with our mission.
Apply today – fill out our short application form: [Inferred: Apply Button]
Questions? Email: [recruitment.region1@c-i-c.co.uk].
ARC HD is an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident employer.
We’re committed to safeguarding children, and expect all staff to uphold high standards of care.
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